The Candlemaker is an extradimensional egregore linked to Dorothy Spinner of the Doom Patrol.
History
Initially the Candlemaker was an egregore, created by unconscious tensions that surround historical crisis moments. In other words, it's the avatar of such possible menaces of the 20th century as World War III and the nuclear bomb. It was removed from the physical plane of existence eons ago. One day it discovered an opportunity to escape into the physical realm in the form of Dorothy Spinner, who had the ability to bring imaginary creatures to life. It squeezed into her subconscious but found itself trapped there. Taking the form of the Candlemaker, it waited for the opportunity to break free of its mental prison.
It finally got his chance when Dorothy, while being bullied by a group of young boys, was contacted by the Candlemaker, who gave her three wishes. Her first wish was for the death of one of the bullies. One of them (Bernard Muller) was later found in a field, disemboweled and crucified. After this incident, Dorothy resolved to keep the Candlemaker locked in her mind. Unfortunately, the Candlemaker would appear once again during both the Men from N.O.W.H.E.R.E./Telephone Avatar incident (making it the second wish that has the Candlemaker killing Telephone Avatar). Ultimately, Dorothy made her third and final wish for the resurrection of murdered Doom Patrol teammate Joshua Clay, this last wish gave Candlemaker its freedom into the physical world. It still granted her wish but killed Joshua itself.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Unique Physiology: Three eyes (but only one has a pupil and iris, the other two are scleras) and what looks like a crown of candle coming out of its head.
- Energy Projection
- Fatal Touch: The Candlemaker's touch killed Joshua Clay, leaving only his clothes.
- Dimensional Manipulation
- Superhuman Strength
Abilities
Related
- 7 Appearances of Candlemaker (New Earth)
- 1 Images featuring Candlemaker (New Earth)
- Quotations by or about Candlemaker (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Candlemaker (New Earth)
Footnotes
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